CVE-2018-1000890: FrontAccounting 2.4.5 contains a Time Based Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the parameter "filterType" in

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-1000890 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting frontaccounting. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FrontAccounting 2.4.5 contains a Time Based Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the parameter "filterType" in /attachments.php that can allow the attacker to grab the entire database of the application.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: frontaccounting

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-12-28 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

frontaccounting frontaccounting DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy frontaccounting || rpm -q frontaccounting || frontaccounting --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison frontaccounting sudo apt install frontaccounting=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.5> sudo apt-mark hold frontaccounting

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list frontaccounting sudo dnf downgrade frontaccounting-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.5> sudo dnf versionlock add frontaccounting

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000890?

frontaccounting: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000890 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000890 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-1000890 affect?

CVE-2018-1000890 affects frontaccounting. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). FrontAccounting 2.4.5 contains a Time Based Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the parameter "filterType" in /attachments.php that can allow the attacker to grab the entire database of the application.

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000890?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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